Making Your Wedding Day Feel Special Even During Lockdown
5 March 2021
Just because weddings are happening on a much small scale at the moment because of the pandemic, it doesn’t mean that they can’t be just as special.
Your day can be filled with lots of personal touches and can be tailored directly to your wants and requirements with no need to cater to hundreds of guests!
Here at Something Borrowed Bridal wedding dress boutique in Basildon, we believe that every wedding day should feel special, no matter its shape or size, which is why we are continuing to supply brides with a gorgeous variety of designer wedding dresses to hire, even during COVID.
If you have a lockdown wedding coming up, here are a few ideas for ways to make your wedding day super special.
Hire a Beautiful Designer Wedding Dress
You might not be having the sized wedding that you expected, but that certainly doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t look the part!
Our designer wedding dress boutique in Basildon showcases a beautiful variety of gowns to suit all shapes and sizes.
There are many benefits to hiring a designer wedding dress, one of the main ones being price. You’re more than likely making a huge saving on your wedding day with receptions currently not being allowed to take place, so why not add even more to your savings pot by hiring your dress?
The savings you make could go towards a future holiday or something special you have both been putting off spending on. That honeymoon may have to wait, but by the time you can take a holiday, it’ll be bigger and better than ever!
Enjoy Your Small Wedding With Your Nearest and Dearest
With only a restricted number of guests that can attend your wedding ceremony as a result of social distancing measures, you’ll have fewer people to ‘entertain’ and interact with, which can often be a bonus!
Big weddings are great for bringing large groups of people together, but with a smaller guest list, the day won’t need to be filled with catching up with distant relatives. You can spend meaningful time with each other and your close family and friends in attendance, with much more focus on the stripped-back meaning of a wedding.
Complete an At-Home Photoshoot
You might not have the big grand venue, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create some beautiful photographs to capture the memories.
Your local registry office might not be the most picturesque, so why not create an at-home photoshoot set up?
Even if you just use your phones, when positioned correctly and with some illuminating natural lighting, you’ll be able to create some gorgeous shots to capture the essence of the day.
Prepare Yourselves a Delicious 3-Course Meal
Restaurants might be closed, but a delicious homecooked meal is a romantic way to round off your wedding day.
Choose a cuisine, and devise a starter, main and dessert, pop on your favourite playlist and have as much fun as you would at your wedding reception meal!
Throw a Virtual Party on Zoom
If after your meal you’re in the mood for a party, gather your friends on Zoom, pop a bottle of bubbly and turn up the music!
You can tell your friends all about your day and celebrate just as you would on the dancefloor at your wedding. You may even choose to keep your wedding dress on!
Hiring Your Wedding Dress? Contact Something Borrowed Bridal Today
We understand that your lockdown wedding might not be the day you had envisioned, but we hope we have given you some inspiration for ways to ensure it is as special as possible.
To hire your designer wedding dress, contact Something Borrowed Bridal boutique in Basildon to find out more about our range.
Call now on 07802 258007 to book your appointment today.

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